A perplexing bulge in Donald Trump’s trousers has sparked wild online speculation that it could be linked to a worrying health issue.
The peculiar outline was observed during his appearance in the Rose Garden, leading social media users to scrutinise the former president’s health.
One Twitter user asserted, “Appears Trump is wearing a catheter,” as they shared the viral images of the bulge which caused a stir on Monday evening.
Another user suggested the cause might be medical: “Foley catheter. Urinary incontinence is a symptom of late stage Prefrontal Temporal Dementia.”
This tweet garnered over 7,000 likes, reflecting widespread interest, reports the Mirror US.
Frontotemporal dementia is characterised by harmful protein clumps inside brain cells, thought to interfere with brain function and behaviour.
This type of dementia often results in alterations to personality, behaviour, language skills, and speech patterns.
Incontinence, distraction, impulsivity, and reduced self-awareness are among the symptoms patients may face, sometimes leading to the use of a Foley catheter for the management of urinary issues.
Social media intrigue reached a peak with a tweet displaying four zoomed-in photos of Trump with the caption, “What’s going on here?” attracting more than 17,000 likes. This follows previous gossip surrounding another unusual shape seen on his leg at a recent UFC event.
While some speculated the bump could be a physical support device, the trending images have left many convinced of the catheter theory.
Social media is abuzz with conjecture regarding President Trump’s health, with users analysing recent appearances for clues. One user posited, “It’s long been suspected he’s had one or more brain events-if that’s the case, the brace is likely for drop foot,” and further speculated, “He’s clearly wearing a catheter in the photo below, which also tracks, since bladder control often becomes unpredictable after neurological damage. Which would explain the fascination with Hannibal Lecter, the asylum rhetoric, and a slew of other bizarre behavior.”
At the UFC championship fight in New Jersey, some spectators suggested that Trump might be using a catheter. A social media comment claimed, “Trump is absolutely wearing a Foley catheter. It’s a tube inserted into the bladder to drain urine into a bag strapped to the leg. That line down his pants? Not a crease. It’s tubing. Every step he takes sounds like the sloshing of a warm Capri Sun,” alongside an image.
Another observer remarked, “Leg braces. And it appeared as though he had a catheter in as well,” yet the true nature of what was seen on Trump’s leg, whether it was simply an unusual trouser wrinkle, remains unconfirmed. Some mocked the speculation with comments like “Wrinkles in his pants? Drrrr,” while others dismissed it outright, stating, “Wrinkles in the suite? Who tf cares?”.
Despite swirling rumours and keen observations, President Trump’s physician, Captain Sean Barbabella, confirmed the former president is in tip-top shape after his annual physical, with no mention of a catheter or aids like leg braces.
Back in April, following an exhaustive physical examination lasting nearly five hours at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center in Bethesda, Maryland, Trump was judged to be in “excellent cognitive and physical health”. During this extensive medical evaluation, which included blood tests, a heart check-up, and ultrasounds, he notably aced the Montreal Cognitive Assessment (MoCA), bagging a flawless score of 30/30 as stated by Dr. Barbabella.
Meanwhile, having spent a rejuvenating weekend retreat at Camp David in Maryland, Trump returned to the White House on Monday. He quickly became the focus of viral photos while reviewing a construction project on the presidential lawn, where his rather unusual posture captured the interest of onlookers as he chatted with workers, standing atop a wooden plank set upon the grass.